Juan Verde on Politics, Purpose, Leadership, Sustainability and the Future | Shekhar Natarajan
Tomorrow, TodayShow Notes
In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Juan Verde for a wide ranging conversation about politics, leadership, purpose, globalization, sustainability and the future of society.
Juan shares his extraordinary journey from leaving home at 15 to becoming involved in U.S. politics and working with three American presidents. He reflects on choosing public service despite receiving significantly higher paying corporate offers and explains why his mother’s advice to follow passion rather than money stayed with him throughout his career.
The conversation also explores political polarization, globalization, the struggles of the middle class, international cooperation, sustainability, clean technology and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. Juan shares lessons from the leaders he worked with and explains why listening, asking difficult questions and bringing people together are essential qualities of effective leadership.
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